Montana and other states are noticing a significant increase in the number of rubbernecking-related vehicle accidents. While many of us don't give much thought to the idea of checking out accident scenes while we're driving, the reality is that it can be quite...
Is distracted driving an epidemic?
Distracted driving is increasing as more people spend time doing other activities while operating a vehicle in Montana. Many people use their phones, apply make-up and eat food in the car, which increases the risk of a collision. Distracted driving is the third...
These are the 3 worst types of collisions to experience
There are many kinds of collisions that can happen, but among them, there are three that are potentially more dangerous than others. These include vehicle rollovers, side-impact collisions and head-on collisions. These three kinds of car crashes have a potential to...
Important things to do after any semi-truck accident
Between 3 and 4 million Americans work as semi-truck drivers. Although these trucks are less likely to get into auto accidents than noncommercial vehicles, slip-ups still happen. Whether you get into a life-changing semi-truck accident in Montana or one that causes...
Try these little-known tips for weatherizing your vehicle this winter
Winter can be tough on a vehicle, which is why it’s a good idea to weatherize your car before you head out for a winter drive. Taking the time to weatherize your vehicle may reduce the likelihood of crashes and mechanical issues caused by cold, ice and snow. Some of...
Rear-end truck accidents may be avoided by advanced technology
Trucks are a common part of the landscape in Montana. Vehicles that are delivering and carting goods are imperative to the economy. In addition, the state is prominent in the oil industry, increasing the number of trucks on the road. Drivers of passenger vehicles,...
Recovering damages following an accident
If you were involved in a car accident, you may be able to recover both economic and non-economic damages from the negligent driver liable for your accident. Many accident victims want to know how much they can expect to recover following a motor vehicle accident, but...
Even a BAC below the legal limit can lead to a car crash
For many in the Billings area, having a drink or two at happy hour, while out for dinner or at a party, is no big deal. However, drinking and then driving yourself home is a very big deal -- especially when it leads to a drunk driving accident that injures or kills...
Safety and liability issues still surround self-driving vehicles
Autonomous vehicles may seem to be the stuff of science-fiction, but automakers are already looking at ways to make their vehicles at least partially autonomous. It could be easy to assume that self-driving cars would reduce traffic accidents as they would eliminate...
Car accident injuries that hide in plain sight
Motor vehicle accidents have the potential to deal far more damage to a victim than one might expect. Even if a victim can walk away from an accident does not mean that there is not something more serious underneath. More than 16,000 car accidents occur each year....